Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP254: Training Specialist Senior

Training Specialist Senior

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP254
6
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
54,018.00 - 67,870.00 - 85,363.00 USD Annual
$25.97 - $32.63 - $41.04
$54,018.00 - $67,870.00 - $85,363.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Training Specialist Senior conducts countywide and/or departmental training (depending on assignment), collaborates with supervisory staff, and coordinates all education activities for departments. Confers with department managers and supervisors to determine training needs, participates in the development of training goals, and evaluates training programs. Evaluates instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs and provides recommendations for improvement. Researches new trends, technologies, and training methods to effectively transfer knowledge and promote continuous learning at all levels within the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan, develop, deliver, and manage comprehensive training and staff/leadership development programs in alignment with departmental or County goals, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, meetings, computer-based learning, and workshops. 
  • Assist with specialized training project requests. 
  • Assist with compliance training program, ensuring all mandated training is provided and completed by employees as required by policy or law. 
  • Upon request, may initiate the research of new trends, technologies, and training methods in order to effectively transfer knowledge and promote continuous learning at all levels within the department. 
  • Assist with the development of or acquire training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts, learning tools, or visual materials. 
  • Assist with the development of all forms of marketing used to bring awareness to training resources and events. 
  • May assist manager with scheduling availability of courses, workshops, seminars, and other education and training methods, for specific departmental use. 
  • Assist with management of resources and operational details for training workshops/sessions such as: appropriate training location, materials and supplies; announcement registration/attendance, and certificates. 
  • Assist with vendors and third-party training providers to arrange employee registration for and participation in outside training programs. 
  • 10. Assist with needs assessments for training and staff development to enhance staff's skill, knowledge, and abilities in support of departmental and County goals and objectives. Modify the existing training curriculum as needed. 
  • Assist with department management and supervisors to determine training needs, participate in the development of training goals, and evaluate training programs. 
  • Assist with monthly or quarterly training evaluations for management. 
  • Assist with assessment of training needs and outcomes through participant surveys, interviews with employees, observation, or consultation with department managers. 
  • Assist with the maintenance of records/reports and communicate progress in relation to department goals. 
  • Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.   
  • Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Management, Public Administration, Organizational Training and Development, or related field.
  • Two (2) years of work experience as an adult educator, facilitator, or trainer in an adult learning establishment, organizational development environment, or instructional systems design.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and a background investigation.
  • Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
  • Employee must comply with Bernalillo County safety policy requirements.
  • Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
     

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Essential job duties are performed indoors in temperature controlled environment.
  • Primary work surface is even, dry, carpeted, tiled, or concrete floor. 
  • Employee works with a select team without direct supervision, and at times may work with a large group of people.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Telephone, projectors, audio visual equipment, calculator, computer, printer, plotter, and copy machine are used in the performance of essential job duties. 
  • Various forms of paperwork are handled in the performance of essential job duties.
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